Comparison

Pentix Nova vs Alchemy Lab

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pentix Nova

Experience a fresh take on a classic block-dropping puzzle game. Arrange falling pieces to complete lines and clear them, aiming for high scores or completing specific objectives. Enjoy customizable controls and various difficulty levels in this reimagined brick blast experience.

Highlights
  • Arrange falling pieces to clear lines
  • Endless game mode
  • Objective-based levels
  • Campaign progression
  • Customizable controls
  • Stash pieces for later use
Features
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Reimagination and a remake of the immortal classic. Arrange the falling pieces to fill up and clear the lines. Clear as many lines as possible to advance through levels or complete various objectives. This game is inspired by the four brick falling blocks games. But instead of easy four brick pieces, where the name Tetra comes from, this game uses five bricks pieces, thus the name Penta. Of course, you are not limited to either set of pieces. Play any combination you would like and consider more fun. Fun question: Do you see the black dots when you are looking at the game title screen? Do you think they are there? Features: - Play an endless game or complete objectives. - Play individual levels or progress through the campaign. - Smooth and customizable controls. - Various difficulty levels. Controls: The controls were designed to make the gameplay smooth and enjoyable. Below are the few highlights that make this game stand out. - Tap with the second finger or swipe down to drop the piece. Of course, you can use the "Drop" buttons too. - Swipe up to stash the piece and use it later in the game. This allows for more strategic play. Privacy policy: https://akatek.biz/apps/pentix_nova/privacy_policy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Alchemy Lab

Features
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Brew. Defend. Descend. A blight is spreading from the heart of a cursed kingdom, and only your fortress stands between the horde and the lands beyond. You are the alchemist on the wall — and your potions are the last line of defense. Alchemy Lab fuses hands-on potion crafting with real-time tower defense. Work your cauldron in the lab, then unleash what you brew to hold the line against waves of monsters marching down the battlefield. CRAFT REAL POTIONS Drop ingredients into the cauldron and strike the recipe map with a steady hand — where your cursor lands decides the potion's type and its strength. Master the craft to brew exactly what the next battle demands. FIVE WAYS TO FIGHT Heal your tower, strike the enemy, raise a physical shield, ward off magic, or empower your defenses. Read each wave and cast the right potion at the right moment — time slows when you choose, but it never stops. DEFEND YOUR FORTRESS Waves march from the gloom toward your wall. Level up your alchemist and reinforce your fortress to survive escalating assaults and boss encounters. 75 LEVELS, 6 CURSED REGIONS Fight deeper into the ruin — from the misty Blightwood and the war-scorched Ashen Front, through poison swamps and frozen wastes, into an arcane dead city, down to the lava of the Maw. Each region darker and deadlier than the last. GROW YOUR ALCHEMIST Earn XP from every craft and every battle, level up, and invest points across potion ladders and fortress upgrades. Your power grows with the threat. Free to play. Descend into the blight — the wall is yours to hold.

Screenshots

Pentix Nova4 screens
Alchemy Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alchemy Lab at every 2 days against Pentix Nova's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pentix Nova sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Alchemy Lab sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pentix Nova ships an update weekly, Alchemy Lab every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pentix Nova versus Alchemy Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPentix NovaAlchemy Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkaTek LLCDmytro Rastoropov

Bugs and requests

Pentix Nova

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Goal line disappearing in adventure mode
  • Pieces teleporting and rotating unexpectedly
  • Drop button functionality issues after updates
  • Game progress not saved when switching apps
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to rotate pieces both ways
  • Implement variable drop speed
  • Provide an ad-free paid version
  • Add more levels and challenges
  • Improve overall control scheme

Alchemy Lab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pentix Nova

One-time2
  • Unlock All Levels$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
3 purchases

Alchemy Lab

One-time3
  • Crystals XL$0.99
  • Crystals XXL$3.99
  • Crystals XXXXL$6.99

Questions

Is Pentix Nova free?
Pentix Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alchemy Lab free?
Alchemy Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pentix Nova or Alchemy Lab have ads?
Both Pentix Nova and Alchemy Lab show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pentix Nova or Alchemy Lab?
Pentix Nova ships an update weekly, and Alchemy Lab every 2 days. Most recently, Pentix Nova was updated on October 22, 2026 and Alchemy Lab on October 14, 2026.

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